b. If you are having trouble with mindfulness, what is your resistance? i.e. waste of time, not effective, feel silly, etc.

c. Keep naming your Lizard Thoughts. As you incorporate mindfulness, you will begin to identify a split second where you can begin "flipping" those thoughts to more constructive thoughts. Begin building the "new creek bed" in your brain this week.

Extras

If you want a great book on how everyday stress leads to chronic disease and depression/anxiety and what to do about it, check out Donna Jackson Nakazawa's Childhood Disrupted.

If you want more information on mindfulness, here are some great videos.